Information Systems Security Specialist

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health, and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team at ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) and support the development of the NEXRAD system in Norman, OK.

About the role

This full-time, on-site position is located at the NEXRAD Radar Operations Center (ROC) in Norman, OK. The ROC Configuration Management group manages hardware and software baselines to maintain WSR-88D system integrity. Responsibilities include evaluating, processing, and tracking engineering and configuration change requests; maintaining digital and physical data repositories, technical records, and the ROC Technical Library; creating, updating, and reviewing CAD drawings to strict defense standards; supporting system upgrades through procurement, shipping, and field retrofits; packaging and distributing approved software releases; analyzing reliability, maintainability, and part failure trends; and conducting configuration audits to ensure system conformity to approved baselines.

Requirements

• Be a US Citizen.
• Have resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• Possess a RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.
• Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate, at their expense, within a commutable distance to Norman, OK.
• All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Multiple experience levels available:
  • Level 1: Entry Level; Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience.
  • Level 2: Three (3) to six (6) years of experience.
  • Level 3: Six (6) to nine (9) years of experience.
  • Level 4: Nine (9) or more years of experience.

Skills

• Strong scripting skills with hands-on experience automating tasks and workflows.
• Proven background working in Linux/UNIX environments, including system administration, scripting, software deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience applying configuration management best practices and using version control tools such as Git.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies.
• Experience supporting or developing complex systems that require hardware and software integration.
• Ability to:
  • Work independently, as well as a team.
  • Multi-task across teams in a structured environment.
  • Research and problem solve; willingness to learn/try new things.
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication; including developing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle Configuration Management (CM) support, including planning, identification, control, auditing, and status accounting.
• Establish, manage, and maintain hardware, software, documentation, and system baselines to ensure traceability and integrity.
• Support change control processes by reviewing, approving, implementing, and tracking engineering changes, deviations, waivers, CCRs, and ECPs.
• Utilize NEXRAD (WSR-88D) CM systems and tools such as Razor, DOORS, and Agile to manage configuration data and workflows.
• Maintain CM databases, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and automated metric/report generation.
• Coordinate CM activities including documentation reviews, meeting support, action item tracking, and timely closure.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate CM processes, testing workflows, software deployment, and performance tracking.
• Support integration, configuration, and testing of RPG/RDA components; create and maintain software media and test procedures aligned with baselines and ICDs.
• Plan and execute deployment activities for software/hardware updates, including media creation, kit packaging, logistics coordination, and field support.
• Ensure compliance with ICDs, FAA/program standards, and industry best practices while maintaining technical documentation and driving process improvements.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard work schedule.
• 5% travel required.
• Cubicle environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits packages.
• Health care, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.